Eagles Pushing to Acquire CB Darius Slay

Late Wednesday evening, Lions cornerback Darius Slay let it be known that he was hoping the Lions traded him sooner rather than later.

"Congrats to my guy!!!! Hope that speeds up my trade process!!," Slay tweeted following the news that Detroit acquired cornerback Desmond Trufant from the Atlanta Falcons.

According to a late-night report from Josina Anderson of ESPN, the Philadelphia Eagles are currently in pursuit of Slay, and are working on a long-term contract.

"I'm told there are ongoing discussions right now regarding the framework of a 3-year extension as part of a trade that would send CB Darius Slay to the #Eagles, per source," Anderson reported on Twitter.

I'm told there are ongoing discussions right now regarding the framework of a 3-year extension as part of a trade that would send CB Darius Slay to the #Eagles, per source.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 19, 2020

Slay -- Detroit's best cover corner -- has often stated his desire to remain in Detroit to finish his career.

However, the writing has been on the wall for months that the feeling wasn't mutual from the Lions.

In October, Slay was first rumored to be on the trade block.

He has since made it known that he wants a new contract, and he skipped a portion of voluntary and mandatory workouts last offseason.

ESPN NFL insider Chris Mortensen reported the Eagles were working hard to acquire Slay at last year's trade deadline.

Slay finished the 2019 season in Detroit, but speculation has continued regarding his future in Detroit.

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